Abathsahayeswarar
Temple, Aduthurai, Thanjavur
Abathsahayeswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Aduthurai Town in
Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is
called as Abathsahayeswarar and Mother is called as Pavalakkodi Ammai / Vandar
Karumenkuzhal Mangai. The Temple is considered as one of
the Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur.
This Temple is the 148th
Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 31st Sthalam
on south side of Cauvery River in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnana Sambandar
and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. Saint
Arunagirinathar has sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his
revered Thirupugazh.
Legends
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History
This ancient temple was a brick
structure in ancient times. Queen Sembian Maadevi, wife of Kanadarathitya Chola
and mother of Uthama Chola, renovated and converted the brick structure into a
grand granite edifice. The place was called as Thiraimur Nadu, Bhoobalakulavalli
and Thiru Kurangaduthurai during ancient times. There are about 15 inscriptions
available in this temple. Majority of these inscriptions belong to Chola
Dynasty and 2 of them belong to the Pandya Dynasty. This temple is under the
maintenance of Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 07.00
AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.
Festivals
Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sept),
Aippasi Annabishekam (Oct – Nov), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Masi Maha
Shivrathri (Feb-Mar), Thiru Karthikai, Panguni Uthiram and Arudhra Dharisanam
are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed
regularly.
Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees believe that offering
sandalwood oil to Sage Agastya idol on full moon day would fulfil one’s wishes.
Worshiping Lord Suryan and Saneeswaran would improve the strained relationship
between father and son. Devotees worship Lord Shiva of this temple for
prosperity and wisdom.
Contact
Abathsahayeswarar Temple,
Aduthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur
Taluk,
Thanjavur District – 612 101
Mobile: +91 94434 63119
/ 94424 25809
The Temple is located at about
600 meters from Aduthurai Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 4
Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam
Railway Station, 23 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 55 Kms from Thanjavur and 108 Kms
from Trichy Airport. Aduthurai Town is situated on the Mayiladuthurai
– Kumbakonam
highway, and buses are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Various
private and government long haul buses stop here connecting this town with
major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai.
